Dan Grosvenor

Electrical Engineer – Energy from Waste Power Station Kent Competitive Salary + bonus + benefits

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill. The Electrical Engineer will play an integral part in ensuring the plants electrical systems are maintained and in working order to ensure maximum plant availability.  

What will I be doing? 

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, typical duties will include:

• Leading and managing a team of electrical technicians to ensure the plant is maintained to the highest standard to ensure maximum plant availability
• Holding the position of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) working on both LV and HV electrical systems
• Scheduling, planning and optimising all electrical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Supervising and directing contractors.
• Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified
• Assisting in the setting up and development of the sites Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies. 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a recognised qualification in electrical engineering at HND/HNC/ONC level or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge and experience with a range of electrical plant including HV switchgear, transformers, motors, generators and variable speed drives etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as power generation, steel, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, refining etc.
• Experience in leading a team of technicians in daily maintenance practices and procedures 

What’s in it for me?  Successful candidates will receive:

• A highly competitive salary
• A performance related bonus paid quarterly
• Company pension
• A chance to join the growing EFW industry

 

How do I apply? 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or dial 02392 288 284 and ask to speak to Kyle Shinn who can tell you more. INDPOW

Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England. The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility.
• Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects.
• Manage, monitor & evaluate third party sub-contractors engaged on site.
• Support the wider Engineering team with the planning and completion of outages across three waste processing lines and also steam turbine & generator.
• Coordinate & manage all statutory inspections for lifting & pressure systems covering steam boilers, common systems & auxiliary equipment.
• Provide technical support on plant issues.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified to a minimum ONC / HNC in a relevant engineering discipline
• Project Management / APMP / Prince 2 qualification
• IOSH or NEBOSH in Health & Safety or similar

Personal skills The Project Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Experience working with high pressure steam systems from a similar environment such as Power Station, Refinery, COMAH, Utilities plant etc
• Familiar with statutory inspections or pressure systems and associated equipment in addition to NDT
• Proven record with project management including CDM regulations
• Budgetary experience

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• Industry competitive salary
• Pension
• Bonus opportunity
• Further full company benefits
• Opportunity lead & manage major plant upgrade projects

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Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Heavy Industry Essex Circa £40,000 + overtime + van + laptop+ phone

 

Introduction…

We are actively recruiting for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading serving company who operate within various sectors including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Utilities, FMCG, Petrochemical and many more to deliver maintenance, resources, technical support and repairs.

This is a field based position covering Essex and South East parts of London. You may also be required to travel further afield within the UK as they grow their client base.

 

Role & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets including turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations
• Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Supervising contracted labour when on site

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge / qualifications:

• Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
• Strong experience working with rotating equipment such as Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines and associated equipment
• Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
• As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

 

Salary & Benefits

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call Kyle Shinn on 02392 288 284 who can tell you more.

Astutes Power Team are working exclusively with Marchwood Power Limited who own & operate the Marchwood Gas Fired Power Station in Southampton. This plant is able to produce 900MW of Power in a Combined Cycle configuration. Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team. The C&I Technician is an integral role within the Maintenance department responsible for the short & long term maintenance on all Control & Instrumentation assets as well as supporting on projects & outages. This excellent opportunity offers an attractive salary up to £54,500 per year plus overtime opportunity, bonus and full benefits package. For candidates willing to consider moving for the right role, there is also relocation assistance available.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned / reactive maintenance and calibrations on instrumentation equipment including pressure, level, flow, temperature sensors
• Performing fault finding and maintenance activities on the Control System which includes the Siemens T3000 Control System & Siemens S7 PLC’s
• Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and within environmental parameters of the power station
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Other duties as required – please enquire for full job specification

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised Process Control / Instrumentation / Automation / Electronics engineering apprenticeship ideally gained in a heavy process industry e.g. power station, pharmaceutical plant, steels works, paper mill, manufacturing etc.
• An HNC / ONC or equivalent in relevant engineering would be advantageous
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

      Personal skills The Control & Instrumentation Technician would suit someone with:

• Experience with control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC’s) and instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level etc) equipment
• Practical knowledge of maintenance procedures and processes associated with heavy process industries
• Ability to confidently carry out loop checks and ladder logic
• Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID’s
• Competent with Permit to Work systems
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the role such as HASAWA, SIS, PSSR & ATEX

    Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrumentation Technician role:

• Excellent salary and package up to £54,500 (DOE)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Overtime opportunities
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension
• Days position
• Opportunity to work on a large, efficient, thermal power station
• Further benefits available

 

Astute’s power team are looking for a Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson to a large Energy from Waste plant located in Kent, South East England. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill.  As a Mechanical Craftsperson you’ll be responsible for all reactive & preventative maintenance across a variety of critical equipment including fluidised bed boilers, heat exchangers, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and associated plant. This is a permanent position which is offering a competitive starting salary plus bonus, overtime, call out payments & benefits package.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, as a Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, etc.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS including creating work packs and reporting on works carried out
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Ensure appropriate levels of stock / spares are available
• Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure plant availability
• Taking part in emergency call outs / off duty cover.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as a C&G / NVQ / ONC / HNC in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including steam systems, valves, pumps, rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Quarterly bonus.
• Overtime & Call out payments.
• Full company benefits
• Opportunity to join the Energy from Waste industry.

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Electrical Field Service Engineer - Industrial Engineering

Essex & the South East Competitive salary + overtime + van + laptop + phone

 

Introduction…

We are recruiting for an Electrical Field Service Engineer to join a company who provide maintenance solutions and technical support to large process plants including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Petrochemical and Aggregate Production Facilities. The role involves travelling to various sites in the Essex and East London area and providing technical support on the maintenance and overhaul of equipment

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, repair and overhaul on a variety equipment such as; Motors, Control Panels, Actuators, Transformers, Conveyors and Generators, etc
• Ensuring the maintenance reports and logs are kept up to date
• Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out within defined budgets
• Diagnosing and fault finding of electrical problems
• Ensuring compliance to all health & safety & legal requirements
• Representing the company in a professional manner
• Working as part of a call out rota

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• City & Guilds/ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
• CompEx trained would be highly desirable
• Servicing and Maintenance experience within similar heavy process industries such as Power Generation, Steel, Cement Works, Paper Mill etc.
• Experience and knowledge of HV systems would be beneficial

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 286 and ask to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. INDPOW

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading service company to recruit a Field Service Engineer Fabricator and Welder for its sites mainly in Essex and South East. This role comes with a salary up to £42,000 plus benefits including company van, overtime and benefits. If you’re a time served fabricator with welding experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Engineer Fabricator / Welder role Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor you will:

• Engineering Drawings: Proficient in interpreting engineering manufacturing drawings for parts and components production
• Welding Expertise: Extensive experience in MIG/MAG welding, ensuring high standards
• Precision: Calculating dimensions and tolerances using mathematical skills and measuring tools
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on detail and adherence to health and safety standards
• Professionalism: Execute all tasks with professional conduct

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
• Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
• As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

  Personal skills The Field Service Fabricator / Welder role would suit someone who is:

• Experience: Proficient in MIG/MAG welding with the ability to work independently from engineering drawings
• Communication: Clear, concise, and logical communication skills, both verbal and written
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical Fitness: Capable of handling the physical demands of the job
• Flexibility: A positive and adaptable approach to work

  Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer Fabricator / Welder role What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Package up to £42,000
• Overtime
• Company van + mobile + laptop

 

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading Engineering and Industrial Solutions Sub-Contractor who operate in the Power Generation, Utilities, Petrochemical and Heavy Industry sector. As part of their continued growth and investment, we are looking for an Electrical Supervisor to oversee the day to day activities across site operations. If you are an experienced Electrical Supervisor with suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Supervisor role: Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure the technicians are on time, clear on requirements and following HSE.
• To conduct technical reports.
• Assist with work scope preparations this could be PPE, tooling, QA documents, equipment sign off documents such as pump requirements.
• Must check regularly with customers to ensure the work is being conducted satisfactorily to the customers’ requirements.
• Attends safety meetings each month with team.
• Supervisors’ single projects or outages.
• Ensures works scheduled are met on time and the team understand the requirements of each scope
• Conducts toolbox talks on larger projects.
• Conducts site audits with team positives and negatives.
• Liaise with engineers, planners, and other departments to coordinate work and resolve problems.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• SSSTS
• Engineering
• Supervising training

Personal skills The Workshop Supervisor role would suit someone who has:

• Strong communication and teamwork
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Attention to detail and organisational ability
• Leadership potential and adaptability
• Familiarity with CRM or workshop management software

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Supervisor role:

• Salary £48,000.00 per year
• Laptop
• Uniform
• PPE
• Mobile phone
• Vehicle

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading independent waste to energy company with two power stations located on the Thames Estuary. The combined facilities are capable of processing around1.5 million tonnes of waste per year, producing over 120MW of power for the local area. As the Permit Office Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the Permit Office Coordinator with the day to day operations across both facilities within the Permit Office which includes planning outages, carrying out plant isolations, managing site consumables and reviewing work procedures and risk assessments.  The role will also require assistance to the day shift operations with the activities associated to the safe and efficient operation of the plant. If you are experienced with permits and engineering processes with suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Permit Office Assistant role: Reporting to the Permit Office Co-ordinator , you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for loading and offloading of consumable material supply and waste product disposal.
• Assisting with the day to day operations within the plants Permit Office.
• Assisting with the planning, execution and completion of plant outages.
• Carry out mechanical & low voltage isolations as directed by the Senior Authorised Person.
• Monitor & manage the sites consumable stock including material supply and waste bi-product disposal in accordance with plant demand. 
• Assist with day shift operations to ensure the safe & efficient operation of the plant.
• Carry out maintenance & safety checks on plant, equipment and site vehicles.
• Operate mobile plant when required.
• Carrying out reviews of work procedures and risk assessments.
• Other duties as required – please enquire for full job specification.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following desirable, but not essential qualifications:

• Engineering / Technical Apprenticeship 
• Qualification in an Engineering/Operational Discipline (City & Guilds/NVQ/ONC/HNC)
• It would be advantageous to be qualified with an IOSH in Health & Safety, but not a requirement
• Certified to use mobile plant

Personal skills The Permit Office Assistant role would suit someone who has:

• Familiar with the Waste to Energy process or similar industry
• Able to carry out LV & Mechanical isolations
• Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID’s / SLDS.
• Competent with Permit to Work systems

Salary and benefits of the Permit Office Assistant role

• Basic salary up to £39,000 (DOE)
• Bonus up to 12.5%
• Pension matched to 6%
• Opportunity to work on one of the newest & largest EFW’s in the UK
• Clear progression & development plan with an industry leader

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